Operating Outside TV Bands
Are you aware that the FCC is scheduled to hold an incentive
auction, expected to start in early 2016, to reclaim additional TV-band
spectrum from current license holders? The FCC will then “repack”
channels to free contiguous space (a process that may force some
broadcasters to move to different channels or go off the air) and
nally auction off the freed space to the highest bidder. This process
will likely lead to even greater congestion in a spectrum that is
already very crowded. One of the reasons we designed System 10
to operate within the 2.4 GHz range was to avoid the congestion and
regulatory uncertainty associated with the TV bands. Still, this is
hardly a sudden pivot for us. Our innovative SpectraPulse ultra
wideband digital wireless system, for example, released in 2007,
operates well outside the TV bands in the 6-10 GHz range. And
System 10’s immediate predecessors, System 8 and System 9,
both operate in the VHF traveling bands. So we’ve been focusing
on these solutions for a while.
Why is 2.4 GHz WiFi Band OK?
While it is certainly true that there’s a lot of activity within the
2.4 GHz range – WiFi, microwave ovens, etc. – System 10 is a
frequency-agile system capable of continually detecting and adjusting
its frequency to operate without interference. Both the receiver
units and transmitters in System 10 are actually transceivers that are
constantly communicating with one another. These transceivers allow
System 10 to remain always aware of other 2.4 GHz usage in a given
area, automatically changing frequencies to avoid interference.
3 Levels of Diversity Assurance
Like all System 10 products, System 10 PRO provides three levels
of diversity assurance: frequency, time, and space. Frequency
Diversity sends the signal on two dynamically allocated frequencies
for interference-free communication. The system is continuously
monitoring the spectrum and can change one or both of the
frequencies on the y if interference is encountered. Time Diversity
sends the signal in two time slots to maximize immunity to
multipath interference. Space Diversity uses two antennas on each
transmitter and receiver unit to compensate for the inherently
shorter wavelengths of a 2.4 GHz system, thereby maximizing
signal integrity.
Transceivers
All of the System 10 PRO receiver units and transmitters are actually
transceivers – each sends and receives signals – that stay in
constant communication with one another. This allows the system
to change frequencies whenever needed.
Audio-Technica’s System 10 PRO rack-mount digital wireless system provides wireless that’s so simple to use, so
dependable, and so automatic, you never have to think about it. Set it up anywhere, turn it on and it’s good to go.
System 10 PRO delivers interference-free operation in the 2.4 GHz range (i.e., outside TV bands) with many
innovative features for ultimate versatility. The durable half-rack chassis houses two receiver units that can be
operated locally or released from the chassis and mounted remotely (up to 328 feet away) via Ethernet cable.
Up to ve chassis (10 receiver units) can be linked using the RJ12 cable included with each system, creating a
stable, multichannel system with the simultaneous use of up to 10 channels.
Like all the products in the System 10 wireless family, the System 10 PRO rack-mount features 24-bit/48kHz operation,
easy setup, clear, natural sound quality, and three levels of diversity assurance: frequency, time and space.
Easy To Use
Although the System 10 PRO is a powerful, professional wireless
system, the user doesn’t need any kind of technical training to
operate it. It is ready to go right out of the box. Adding transmitters
or receiver units to the system is also very simple and is covered
by easy-to-follow instructions in the user manual. System 10 PRO
automatically assigns and changes frequencies, so the user doesn’t
need to know anything about available frequencies or how to set
them. This is also benecial for someone intending to travel with
their system, since they won’t need to worry about where in the
U.S. the system will be used – it will work perfectly ne anywhere.
No Analog Audio Compander
System 10 PRO offers full-bandwidth, high-delity audio. There is no
analog companding during transmission and reception. System 10
PRO is capable of full-frequency response (20 Hz to 20 kHz),
and better-than-CD audio quality of 24-bit/48 kHz.
Pairing Multiple Transmitters
to One Receiver Unit
System 10 PRO allows users to pair each receiver unit with multiple
transmitters (up to 10). This can be useful for guitarists and other
musicians who play multiple instruments – they can afx a paired
body-pack transmitter to each instrument, then simply turn the
transmitters off and on to switch instruments. This feature might also
be benecial for venues, such as houses of worship, where multiple
microphones are used in different locations and/or for different
applications: even with one receiver unit the user can employ multiple
mics simply by turning one paired mic off and turning another one on.
Plays Well With Existing Systems
As previously mentioned, the System 10 PRO continually monitors
activity in the 2.4 GHz range and automatically adjusts its own
frequencies to avoid interference. Thus it works perfectly well,
straight from the box, in environments with a WiFi network. It is also
ideal for adding additional channels on top of an existing TV-band
wireless setup, since System 10 will not cause any intermod or
interference issues when used in tandem with TV-band systems.
Nor will the existing setup need to be recongured, as would be the
case if adding additional TV-band wireless.
House of Worship
System 10 PRO is easy to install and use. And since each of its
receiver units can pair with multiple transmitters, one system will
give a church plenty of exibility. A pastor can use a body-pack
transmitter with a lav mic for most of the service, then switch that
off and turn on a handheld transmitter when interacting with others,
say for taking wedding or baptismal vows. Affordability also makes
the System 10 PRO a wise investment for houses of worship.
Boardroom
System 10 PRO’s remote-mounting feature makes it an ideal choice
for boardrooms and other meeting spaces. The chassis can be
rack-mounted out of the way in a tech closet with a receiver unit
remote-mounted in the boardroom. Additionally, the system’s
capacity for operating without interference in WiFi zones makes
it a dependable choice for any business environment.
Presenter
Presenters who travel from place to place want a wireless system
that’s easy to transport, easy to set up and use (without any training
or special tech knowledge), is affordable, and provides dependable,
high-delity audio. The System 10 PRO satises on all accounts.
It’s priced to t the budget of individuals, travels easily from place
to place, and can be turned on anywhere in the U.S. and provide
interference-free digital wireless. It also provides the option for
multiple transmitters, so presenters can easily make use of a
separate handheld mic, if desired.
Live Sound (Fixed Installation)
System 10 PRO offers high-delity digital audio from a rock-solid
system that’s incredibly easy to set up and operate. This makes it an
ideal t for xed-installation wireless applications, such as for praise
bands and choirs in houses of worship. No special tech knowledge is
required to install or use the system.
Live Sound (Touring)
Since the System 10 PRO works anywhere in the U.S., automat-
ically selecting the best frequencies wherever you take it, it’s a
great choice for touring live-sound applications. Set it up at the new
location, turn it on, and you have dependable, high-delity digital
wireless. Plus, it’s a lightweight system, making it easy to pack up
and transport to your next location.
Rental
Because of its versatility, ease of operation and ability to work
automatically anywhere in the U.S., the System 10 PRO is the
perfect unit to stock for rentals. It can be rented with condence
to anyone, anywhere for any wireless application, with no need to
rely on an RF specialist.
Education Facility
Since System 10 PRO has a low cost per channel, installing multiple
systems is not cost prohibitive. Additionally, System 10 PRO is easy
for everyone to use, so educators won’t need to be trained on the
system, but can start using it right away.
Rack Space Efciency
System 10 PRO lets you t up to four channels in a single (19") rack
space. Each System 10 PRO dual-channel chassis takes up half a
rack space and can be mounted alone using the included mounting
brackets and screws. But two chassis can also be fastened together
with the joining plate that comes with each system and mounted
together into a single rack space, providing very efcient
multichannel installation.
Link Function
Up to ve chassis (10 receiver units) can be linked using the RJ12
cable included with each system. The RJ12 cable runs from the OUT
connector of the rst chassis to the IN connector of the second
chassis, and so on. (The IN connector of the rst chassis and the
OUT connector of the last chassis in the chain will remain unused.)
While multiple System 10 PRO chassis will work together without
linking, this is not recommended. Linking creates a much more
stable environment in which receiver units work together, with all
receiving, transmitting and frequency allocation coordinated to prevent
audio dropouts and enable simultaneous use of up to 10 channels.
Latency
All digital wireless systems have some latency – it’s unavoidable.
The important thing is that the gap between the original audio
presentation (e.g., voice or instrument) and the reception and
broadcast of that audio be so slight as to be imperceptible.
With 3.8 ms of latency, System 10 PRO performs far better than
accepted standards.
ANYWHERE WIRELESS
WHY SYSTEM PRO ?
ATW-T1002
Unidirectional Dynamic Transmitter
AT8456a
Quiet-Flex
®
Stand Clamp
ATW-RC13
Receiver Chassis
System Components
ATW-RU13
Receiver Unit
AT8690
RU13 Holder
RJ12 Link Cable
Rack-mount Adapters
Joining Plate
ATW-T1001
UniPak
®
Body-pack
Transmitter
SYSTEM PRO
2.4 GHz Digital High-Fidelity
Wireless System
